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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1945
Page
17
Mayor John Aiviera and the Department of Public Works tested a bulldozer method to break ice and packed snow on Biale Street from Third to Setend streets. Commissioner Luby and crew reported mixed results as large ice cakes challenged sewer disposal.
The widow of Police Chief Fitzpatrick is awarded a pension of $2375 annually by the pension fund board. She receives half of her late husband's salary and will continue to live at Fitzpatrick. The pension amount is based on the trustee board's decision reported this week.
The weekly price chart shows slight increases and changes in OPA ceilings for fresh produce in Joy Rensselaer Cohogs Water sbex and Green Island. Lemons 68 cents per two pounds, oranges 19 cents per pound, clementines 58 cents per five pounds, and Florida oranges 46 cents per five pounds. Spanish yellow onions three pounds for one cent, sweet potatoes two pounds for twenty cents, with various Grade A and large sizes down by one cent in group 2 stores.
Leo C. Quinn was appointed superintendent of the newly created Albany County Bureau of Tax Arrears by County Treasurer John G. Smith. Quinn assumed duties yesterday to enforce payment of overdue city and county taxes.
Transit officials appeal to passengers to curb crowding as bus usage spikes amid gas shortages. Report notes 42 riders per bus during peak week, with authorities citing longer trips and higher demand.
Three Lansingburg churches First Presbyterian Olive Presbyterian St Mark's Methodist plan a Sunday Lenten service series at 7 30 pm beginning Feb 18 through March 25 with speakers including Rev John M Stewart Rev Seymour A Smith Rev Richard Cun atines Rev Frank J Reid Rev Lester L Ross and Rev Wietor J Biekkink in schedule notes.
A certificate in the County Clerk's office identifies Speciality Matching Co at 395 Fourth Avenue as being conducted by William J. Geniner and James BR Dempsey, both of this locality.
The Our Group of the First Presbyterian Church of Langingburg met at Mrs. Seth N. Genin Third Avenue home to plan a cafeteria luncheon on March 1 under John Comesky Mason and Mrs. G Elmer Martin. Mrs. Neil K. White led the meeting and a Martha Washington paper was read by Mrs. Raymond Mason. A Martha Washington kettle drumph was served by the hostess after the meeting.
Ill Tarbott Avenue resident Edna Van Buren is mentioned alongside memorial church activities. The Memorial Methodist Church business girls plan a Monday meeting at the church House in Mississippi. TROJAN LODGE TO MEET with Reuben D. Cohen presiding at Trajan Lodge 27 I.C.C.F. session at First Street rooms.
A March 12 effective order suspends activities at Fre Station amid ongoing hearings. George Mikeor and Harold Van DeCar of Troy along with Anthony Del Ray of Cohoes and E C Valentary Cooperssi Noel of Cahors face OPA violation charges. Court adjournments reference off peak hours and cooperative measures for reduced facility use.
Red team beat Lines by four points in a bean bag contest at Diamond Rock Hall. Ford Bronson led the Blue team with 63 points as Fred Hungi s Ker steered the blue squad. Chief Patriarch Charles Hansen presided. refreshments were directed by Charles W. Wend.
Albany teachers press for higher pay as contract talks with the school board begin. Officials report stalled negotiations and potential actions if offers remain below expectations.
Thomas Fraser died at age 196 at his Beening residence. A missives from President Roosevelt congratulated him. He cast his vote on November 3 with a late presidential vote tied to General Grant in 287.
The annual conference at Trinity Methodist Church Mandat will be led by Rev Cassius J Miller and include year reports. Rev Max O McCamley of First Avenue Methodist Watervliet will present numbers with Mrs McCantle Sues. Card parties resume Friday at Betts Road school for 30 a night. Don S Cowlex and family attend a funeral in Buffalo. Valentine tea held at school by Miss Marion Madden class with numerous helpers and decorations.
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